Guardians, what size flock?

[mobilerd]

Wow. Just wow. Keep it up. I own zero for now, but probably not for long.

 

[btb01]

I counted 13 (though it’s possible there could be another one or two floating around somewhere).

Here’s the biggest group shot I have, but it’s from a few years ago and missing some more recent additions. Clockwise from the top left are a horn Big ‘Un that was a gift from Jack, a 2017 Guardians knife in horn, one in Rosewood (?) which I believe was one of Jack’s SFOs (and also a gift from him), 2019 Ironwood Guardians knife, 2018 Ebony Guardians knife, Ashley’s Choice in stag, standard ebony, standard horn (my first Lambsfoot) and a 2018 Guardians knife in buffalo horn.

Here are the ones I’ve added since that photo:

Hartshead Barlow in Rosewood.

GEC-made Waynorth Lambsfoot in jigged bone.

Ebony Big ‘Un, another gift from Jack, shown partially open here with my standard ebony and 2018 Guardian’s Lambsfoot. I think it might be one of his Bagpipe Ebony SFOs?

Hartshead Barlow in stag, won in a recent GAW that Jack did, and my KOTY for 2022.

And last but certainly not least, this beautiful Damascus Guardians Lambsfoot in Ironwood, another very generous gift from our Chief Guardian.

For those keeping track, that’s 14, which means I missed one when I was quickly rounding them up to count. It was the Ashley’s Choice that I missed, but it’s around here somewhere, and that still puts me in the 10-15 voting group.

 

[Prester John]

Here's my Stan Shaw Lambsfoot

And I have a couple in ivory, but they weren't made by Stan

Just post a pic in the Guardians thread

Beautiful file work on that Stan Shaw knife. That ivory swayback is stunning. Thanks!

 

[sceva]

Only the one at the moment but it is one of 8 knives ( Mostly 2 blade Senators or pen knives) in my carry rotation.

I am always on the lookout for something new though.

 

[Prester John]

Hi, the rosewood has terrible gaps around the pivot pin, the ebony is beautiful but is so off center when closed I’m surprised the blade doesn’t end up on the outside when closing it. The Rams horn is beautiful but one scale has a gap big enough to slide 2 credit cards under. So to answer your questions it is the build quality or lack of. I really really like the pattern just not willing to keep trying

Sorry to hear that. Looks like you got some really bad specimens. The five I have had are all Jack Black SFO's, and are impeccably built.

 

[Jack Black]

Beauties!!! You win!!!!!

Got dizzy scrolling those, Jack!! WOW!!!!

Thanks Charlie

Hi, the rosewood has terrible gaps around the pivot pin, the ebony is beautiful but is so off center when closed I’m surprised the blade doesn’t end up on the outside when closing it. The Rams horn is beautiful but one scale has a gap big enough to slide 2 credit cards under. So to answer your questions it is the build quality or lack of. I really really like the pattern just not willing to keep trying

Very sorry to hear that, but I have seen plenty of stinkers myself I'm afraid, all from the same Sheffield firm

Beautiful file work on that Stan Shaw knife. That ivory swayback is stunning. Thanks!

Thanks Vince

 

[Campbellclanman]

Hey Jeff matey, I had a quick count up looking at the photos posted of the ones I have - I think its 10 or one or two more - I am not too sure exactly with out exploring the knives!

 

[JJ_Colt45]

I only have 4 ... if it were a more available option I would absolutely have more. It's one of my favorite patterns. I was a little late finding out just how much I love these so when I started looking to aquire some it was pretty slim pickens. But I was very lucky that Dylan aka Pàdruig saw that I was searching for a lambsfoot and asked for my address. He very generously sent me a bit of a celebrity lamsfoot ... the one and only "Linus". Since then I've been lucky to aquire a few more and hope to have more time this year to finally join in the Guardian thread and share some pictures of the few that seem to get lots of pocket time.

 

[SteveC]

I counted 13 (though it’s possible there could be another one or two floating around somewhere).

Here’s the biggest group shot I have, but it’s from a few years ago and missing some more recent additions. Clockwise from the top left are a horn Big ‘Un that was a gift from Jack, a 2017 Guardians knife in horn, one in Rosewood (?) which I believe was one of Jack’s SFOs (and also a gift from him), 2019 Ironwood Guardians knife, 2018 Ebony Guardians knife, Ashley’s Choice in stag, standard ebony, standard horn (my first Lambsfoot) and a 2018 Guardians knife in buffalo horn.

Here are the ones I’ve added since that photo:

Hartshead Barlow in Rosewood.

GEC-made Waynorth Lambsfoot in jigged bone.

Ebony Big ‘Un, another gift from Jack, shown partially open here with my standard ebony and 2018 Guardian’s Lambsfoot. I think it might be one of his Bagpipe Ebony SFOs?

Hartshead Barlow in stag, won in a recent GAW that Jack did, and my KOTY for 2022.

And last but certainly not least, this beautiful Damascus Guardians Lambsfoot in Ironwood, another very generous gift from our Chief Guardian.

For those keeping track, that’s 14, which means I missed one when I was quickly rounding them up to count. It was the Ashley’s Choice that I missed, but it’s around here somewhere, and that still puts me in the 10-15 voting group.

Sweet flock Barrett !

 

[Jack Black]

I only have 4 ... if it were a more available option I would absolutely have more. It's one of my favorite patterns. I was a little late finding out just how much I love these so when I started looking to aquire some it was pretty slim pickens. But I was very lucky that Dylan aka Pàdruig saw that I was searching for a lambsfoot and asked for my address. He very generously sent me a bit of a celebrity lamsfoot ... the one and only "Linus". Since then I've been lucky to aquire a few more and hope to have more time this year to finally join in the Guardian thread and share some pictures of the few that seem to get lots of pocket time.

It is a real shame about their lack of availability JJ. Unfortunately, my efforts to remedy that were torpedoed by greed and dishonesty The exact opposite of Pàdruig 's commendable attitude - well done Dylan Look forward to seeing you in the Guardians thread soon

 

[black mamba]

Some posters have mentioned the lambs they had, but no longer. To show just what a hold RALF has on me, I've owned a beautiful stag Hartshead and both Charlie lambs and moved them along. Much higher quality and much prettier knives, but they couldn't replace RALF. Now my new "Beni" custom in stainless does fill a niche, being larger as well, so he will stay around. But RALF is my boy, and in pocket as I type.

Jack, is it remotely possible that you could name your all-time favorite lambsfoot, either sentimental or as a user, or both?

 

[Jack Black]

Some posters have mentioned the lambs they had, but no longer. To show just what a hold RALF has on me, I've owned a beautiful stag Hartshead and both Charlie lambs and moved them along. Much higher quality and much prettier knives, but they couldn't replace RALF. Now my new "Beni" custom in stainless does fill a niche, being larger as well, so he will stay around. But RALF is my boy, and in pocket as I type.

Jack, is it remotely possible that you could name your all-time favorite lambsfoot, either sentimental or as a user, or both?

I'm glad you and RALF are still together Jeff, he's special

I very much liked the 2018 Guardians Lambs (like RALF), but my Hartshead Barlow in stag has rarely been out of my pocket since I got it in 2019. I could easily carry it every day, and it only gets displaced as I feel I should give my other Lambsfoot knives a chance. I have been quite surprised at just how much I took to this particular Barlow, nice though it is, not least since I generally prefer a Swayback frame with a Lambsfoot. I designed it as a user, and to patina like the knives of old, with 'all iron' liners and bolsters, and it has aged just like I hoped it would. Despite my affection for it, I have never babied it in the slightest, it has some pretty rough use, and gets sharpened regularly. It's my knife

Of my other Lambsfoot knives, I think this Damascus-bladed SFO, with Desert Ironwood covers, and a file-worked backspring, might have been the finest, but I gifted it to btb01 a few weeks back

 

[sceva]

I'm glad you and RALF are still together Jeff, he's special

I very much liked the 2018 Guardians Lambs (like RALF), but my Hartshead Barlow in stag has rarely been out of my pocket since I got it in 2019. I could easily carry it every day, and it only gets displaced as I feel I should give my other Lambsfoot knives a chance. I have been quite surprised at just how much I took to this particular Barlow, nice though it is, not least since I generally prefer a Swayback frame with a Lambsfoot. I designed it as a user, and to patina like the knives of old, with 'all iron' liners and bolsters, and it has aged just like I hoped it would. Despite my affection for it, I have never babied it in the slightest, it has some pretty rough use, and gets sharpened regularly. It's my knife

Of my other Lambsfoot knives, I think this Damascus-bladed SFO, with Desert Ironwood covers, and a file-worked backspring, might have been the finest, but I gifted it to btb01 a few weeks back

Jack;

Those are stunning.

 

[Jack Black]

Jack;

Those are stunning.

Thank you my friend

 

[Rsmith_77]

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My flock was pre-emptively et by coyotes

 

[sf fanatic]

After making a careful search I had to change my vote count. There may be a few that wandered out of the pen but this is most of them.
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[Jack Black]

After making a careful search I had to change my vote count. There may be a few that wandered out of the pen but this is most of them.
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Wow! That's a very impressive flock!

 

[waynorth]

After making a careful search I had to change my vote count. There may be a few that wandered out of the pen but this is most of them.

Nice collection!!
After seeing your change of vote count, I rechecked mine, and realized I am over 15!!! Another picture to follow!!!

 

[Fodderwing]

I have 17 now but I've gifted three. I've always loved a sheepsfoot and after being introduced to the lambsfoot it became just about the perfect blade to me. Also most lambsfoot knives have very strong pulls which I also like. They are very stout tough - built pieces of cutlery with a very interesting history. Lastly after spending days in the Guardians thread I was hooked.

Here's a few of mine.

 

[Fodderwing]

Rehafted by Glennbad

Two custom lambsfoot knives by Cosimo De Benedetto of Rome.